The U.S. Census Bureau reported that nearly 14 million senior citizens live alone. That is approximately one-third of all seniors in the U.S.

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

It describes elder abuse as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action” in relationships where there is an expectation of trust, causing harm or distress.

Homeschooling is a progressive movement around the country and the world in which parents opt to educate their children at home instead of sending them to a traditional public or private school.

Seriously thinking of homeschooling your children? Great! But wait, there is something we parents must do before we begin educating at home. We need to deschool ourselves. You may be wondering why one would need to do that when the whole point is to bring school to home!

If you are a parent of school-aged children or toddlers approaching the age requirement to begin formal education, then you may be thinking about the best options for you and your family.

Many of us grew up in systems where nearly every aspect of our learning was decided for us. We didn’t have to pick which core subjects to study, which curriculum we would use, or what progression we would follow.

When I first began homeschooling, I thought I knew exactly how I wanted it to be.